MOT Status
ValidMileage
170,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traling arm bushed worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advise. Offside wing mirror cover missing
Front Advise. Front number plate cracked.
Nearside Advise. Nearside rack inner joint has slight play
Offside Advise. Offside rack inner joint has slight play
Offside Rear Inner Advise . Offside rear light unit lens cover missing
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Advise. Offside wing mirror cover missing
Front Advise. Front number plate cracked.
Nearside Advise. Nearside rack inner joint has slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Advise. Offside rack inner joint has slight play
Offside Rear Inner Advise . Offside rear light unit lens cover missing
Advise play in offside and nearside inner rack joints
Offside Rear Inner Lamp unit lens cover missing
Offside mirror cover missing
Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs and pads metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Advise play in offside and nearside inner rack joints
Offside Rear Inner Lamp unit lens cover missing
Offside mirror cover missing
Advise front number plate cracked
Advise, drivers door mirror cover missing
Advise. offside rear inner light unit lens missing
Advise. play in both steering rack inner joints
Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Advise front number plate cracked
Advise, drivers door mirror cover missing
Advise. offside rear inner light unit lens missing
Advise. play in both steering rack inner joints
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nsr tyre inner edge stepped
Front Discs worn but not seriously weakened
Handbrake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Rear Shocker has slight misting of oil
Oil leak
Rear Discs worn but not seriously weakened
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Discs worn but not seriously weakened
Handbrake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Rear Shocker has slight misting of oil
Oil leak
Rear Discs worn but not seriously weakened
front and rear brake pads low
How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?
Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YR12 HXM is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 2012 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 70,676 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Kuga fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR12 HXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Kuga typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YR12 HXM registered?
YR12 HXM is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 4 May 2012.
Is YR12 HXM safe to buy?
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